Trump escalates verbal attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar, a recurring target

US President Donald Trump has intensified personal attacks on Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, labeling her 'garbage' and a 'criminal.' This is a continuation of a long-running pattern of rhetoric against Omar, a prominent progressive and one of the first Muslim women in Congress. The attacks are notable for their vitriol but do not represent a new policy shift; they may signal a focus on domestic political targets ahead of upcoming elections.